Tai An
太庵
Kaiseki in Shinsaibashi, Minami-Senba & Nagahoribashi, Osaka, 2 min walk from Nagahoribashi Station
Our analysis
- #8of 30 kaiseki restaurants in Shinsaibashi, Minami-Senba & Nagahoribashi
- ¥31,460least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- ★★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Tai An is 8th of the 30 kaiseki restaurants in Shinsaibashi, Minami-Senba & Nagahoribashi and 54th of 302 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥31,460 (on Ikyu), 59% above the ¥19,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 3 in Osaka in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter and Sundays (14 of the 30 kaiseki restaurants in Shinsaibashi, Minami-Senba & Nagahoribashi say they open then).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shinsaibashi, Minami-Senba & Nagahoribashi with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Osaka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaikyo Nito Go | #42 | ¥19,800 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Shinsaibashi | — |
| Masuda | #49 | ¥14,520 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2019 | 2 min, Shinsaibashi | Sun |
| Nishi Shinsaibashi Yuno | #50 | ¥26,620 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Shinsaibashi | — |
| Tai An | #54 | ¥31,460 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★★ | 2 min, Nagahoribashi | Mon |
| Sakuichi Honten | #61 | ¥15,000 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Shinsaibashi | Sun |
| Ume Ichi | #62 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nagahoribashi | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Tai An
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-6120-0790 (+81-6-6120-0790 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【店主おまかせコース】
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 八寸
- お椀
- お造り
- 焼き物
- 一口揚げ物
- 炊き合わせ
- ごはん
- デザート
¥31,460
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | 10% service charge |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–19:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–19:30 |
| Thursday | 17:30–19:30 |
| Friday | 17:30–19:30 |
| Saturday | 17:30–19:30 |
| Sunday | 17:30–19:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
2 min walk (120 m) from Nagahoribashi Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Shinsaibashi (Exit 6): 7 min · Matsuyamachi (Exit 4): 7 min
- Leave Nagahoribashi Station by Exit 6 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left onto Daihoji-dori and walk 80 m.
Tai An is on your right.
On your right
Look for
太庵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
山本松ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
太庵大阪府大阪市中央区島之内1-21-2 山本松ビル1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-21-2 Shimanouchi Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 542-0082 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes from Nagahoribashi. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: three stars
Tai An has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Tai An in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Osaka
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tai An cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (10% service charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tai An closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Tai An?
Nagahoribashi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Matsuyamachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Tai An have a Michelin star?
Yes. Tai An has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.